In the Sea I am so free.

I swim, I twirl, I ride, I float -

as the sea breeze brushes over me,

it’s a thrill far greater than a racing boat.

In the water I see the waves,

coming at me like a roaring rage.

I duck under and they crash over me,

then I jump up! and O – how I love -  I love the Sea!

That warm noon day sun is shining down.

People frolic,  laughing, splashing – all around.

Some salt water went in my mouth

but I don’t swallow, I just cough it out.

Sometimes I try to body surf.

I catch a wave clear to the shore and when I do -

I love the Sea and I go back for even more.

Can’t you feel the Sea just now?

Ocean waves emerging all around

 and there you are in a foaming brine.

The Sea you say; It’s mine! It’s mine!

Whatever else life has for me,

money, fame or ecstasy -

nothing can replace this swim.

O I Love the Sea – I’m in.